Friday, February 10, 2017

Are we consuming real food-or-"food-like" substances?

Hope the January vegan cleanse has opened your eyes to the reality of food. For me, it was a great challenge and opportunity to be intentional about what I put in my body. Also, I really enjoyed learning healthy recipes that I intend on using more often. I have decided to continue on this health cleanse, but have not cut out animal products all together. I have eased back into eggs (free-range) and lean meats (chicken and fish). I am still avoiding turkey, beef, pork, processed sugar, and artificial sweeteners. My family and I have been opting for agave syrup, honey, and dates as an alternative to processed sugar. I must tell you...I FEEL AMAZING! It is empowering to be able to say NO to "food" that never served my body well in the first place. I mean...think about it...why would we consume "foods" that cause our body to enter into a diseased state. Below are 3 tricks to avoid the craving for "junk food," but instead to turn our body on to real food.1- Start your morning with a cup of filtered water with 1-2 teaspoons of apple cidar vinegar or a slice of lemon.NOTE: This will jump start your morning with a detox and help curb your appetite for junk.2- For each meal, ensure that half of your plate is full of greens (veggies of some sort)--at least for lunch and dinner.3- Keep healthy options around your home, car, office, and in your hand bag. Below are some examples:

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I have a passion and purpose for encouraging hearts, empowering minds, and uplifting spirits. I was inspired to create this "Living With Purpose" blog in early 2011 as a means to help others realize that life is sweeter when it is lived with all fullness of joy, peace, love, and prosperity. I aim to share wisdom and life lessons as a way of encouraging others to live life boldy and victoriously!